DJI Osmo Action 3 vs DJI Osmo Action 4

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI Osmo Action 4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
  • Pros
  • 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Only 4K video

Comparison of the Action 3 vs the Action 4

Weight and size

Both cameras are the same size. Both cameras have the same weight.
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 4
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

Both cameras have the same battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 4
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Action 3 and the Action 4 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 4
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Both the Action 3 and the Action 4 offer HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 3 and the Action 4 both feature a similar resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. Both cameras feature 130Mbps bit rate video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Action 3 and the Action 4 have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 4
100-12800
+/-4

Action 3 vs Action 4 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 3DJI Osmo Action 4
Year of release20222023
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.11oz / 145g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof52ft / 16m59ft / 18m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1770mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life160min at 1080p160min at 1080p
Charging time49min49min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported256GB512GB
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.3"
Pixels12MP10MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-12800100-12800
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate130Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4K4K
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0RockSteady 3.0+
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNoNo
Photo burst modeNoNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Voice commandsYesYes